Description
Delightfully moist and naturally sweetened Carrot Cake Cookies made with grated carrots, rolled oats, almond flour, and warm spices. These wholesome treats are studded with raisins and walnuts, making them perfect for a nutritious snack or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet and Mix-in Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the grated carrots, rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, raisins, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined, forming a cohesive dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, shape the dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon to help them bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies feel firm to the touch, signaling they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure to grate the carrots finely so the cookies hold together well.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or other favorite nuts.
- For a cheesier touch, top the cookies with a bit of cream cheese icing once cooled.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- To make them vegan, ensure the maple syrup is pure and not mixed with non-vegan ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
